Lady Moon, Lady Moon, where are you roving? Over the sea. Lady Moon, Lady Moon, whom are you loving? All that love me!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The moon is portrayed as a loving presence connected to those who love the speaker.
- In plain terms
- The moon loves everyone who loves the speaker.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature can reflect our own capacity for love.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who or what loves you?
- How do you connect with nature?
Another view
Personifying nature can feel childish to some.
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